The CatholicWitness The Newspaper of the Diocese of Harrisburg October 13, 2017 Vol. 51 No. 19 Prayer of Consecration to Our Lady of Fatima

Hail, Mother of the Lord, Virgin Mary, Queen of the Rosary of Fatima! Blessed among all women, you are the image of the Church dressed in the Paschal light, you are the honor of our people, you are the triumph over the mark of evil. Prophecy of the merciful Love of the Father, Teacher of the Annunciation of the Good News of the Son, Sign of the burning Fire of the Holy Spirit, teach us, in this valley of joys and sorrows, the eternal truths that the Father reveals to the little ones. Show us the strength of your mantle of protection. In your Immaculate Heart, be the refuge of sinners and the way that leads to God. In unity with our brothers and sisters, In Faith, Hope, and Love, We surrender ourselves to you. In unity with all our brothers and sisters, through you, we consecrate ourselves to God, O Virgin of the Rosary of Fatima. And thus surrounded by the Light that comes from your hands, We will give Glory to the Lord for ever and ever. Amen.

A statue of Our Lady of Fatima graces St. Patrick Cathedral in Harrisburg during a Mass concelebrated Sept. 27 by the bishops of Pennsylvania to consecrate the state’s Catholic dioceses to Our Lady of Fatima in this 100th anniversary year of her apparitions. See page 3 for coverage of the Mass. CHRIS HEISEY, THE CATHOLIC WITNESS

With Marian Devotion, Love for Church, Father Sempko brought People to Christ ‘The Only By Jen Reed The Catholic Witness Response In his 67 years as a priest of the Diocese of Harrisburg, Fa- is to Do ther Walter Sempko cultivated the faith lives of countless people as a parochial vicar, Good’ priest and chaplain, and did so through his work ethic, his Marian devotion and his love for the Church. It’s a witness that rang loud and clear as clergy, religious More FATHER SEMPKO, page 2

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smiling, and smiling and smiling,” Bishop Father Sempko Waltersheid recalled in his homily during the Funeral Mass. Continued from 1 “Anyone who knew him knew that he and laity gathered for the Mass of Trans- gave himself to the priesthood with tre- ferral and the Funeral Mass that were cele- mendous joy,” he said. “It was really an brated for Father Sempko at St. Catherine incarnational response, because he did it Labouré Church in Harrisburg earlier this with his whole body and soul.” month. In his retirement from active ministry, Father Sempko, 94, died Oct. 2 at the Father Sempko celebrated a monthly Mass Priests’ Retirement Residence in Harris- in the Polish language and heard Confes- burg. sions in Polish at St. Catherine Labouré “He was all about bringing people to Church, a ministry he began in 1988 and Christ. That was always his motive for continued to coordinate up until this past whatever he did, and he did it with great year. gusto,” said Auxiliary Bishop William Father Sempko also initiated the an- Waltersheid of Pittsburgh. “He was a per- nual Pilgrimage for World Peace through son who never stopped talking to other Conversion of Heart, held in August at people and telling them how much God the National Shrine Grotto of Our Lady loved them, always giving them reason to of Lourdes in Emmitsburg, Md. Now in have hope and reason to have joy in their its 30th year, the annual pilgrimage began lives.” CHRIS HEISEY, THE CATHOLIC WITNESS following visits Father Sempko made in Whether serving as parochial vicar or Father Walter Sempko focuses on the Eucharist during holy Mass celebrated at 1988, 1989 and 1990 with various groups pastor in the various diocesan parishes the 2011 Pilgrimage for World Peace through Conversion of Heart at the National to Medjugorge, the site of alleged Marian to which he was assigned, as moderator Shrine Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes in Emmitsburg, Md. apparitions. for the Legion of Mary, as chaplain for He also led prayers for peace through a the Serra Club, or in bringing people to- a black suit and a cassock before entering ed him to move to the Priests’ Retirement Rosary prayer group that met at the Re- gether for a monthly Mass in the Polish the seminary. Residence in Harrisburg. tirement Residence each month, as men language, a monthly Rosary group, or the Father Sempko was ordained on the In every parish assignment, Father and women gathered with him to pray in annual Pilgrimage for World Peace, “he Feast of the Annunciation, March 25, Sempko endeavored to strengthen the the chapel, dedicating themselves to pray gave himself wholeheartedly to the call of 1950, at St. Patrick Cathedral in Harris- people’s relationship with Jesus, noted for peace throughout the world. the priesthood,” said Bishop Waltershied. burg. He reported to his first assignment, Father Yohe, whose parents were married “The world needs peace. Mary is the Bishop Ronald Gainer was the prin- as parochial vicar at St. Anthony of Padua by Father Sempko at St. Francis of Assisi Queen of Peace, Jesus is the Prince of cipal celebrant and Father Robert Yohe, Parish in Ranshaw, one week before Holy Church in Harrisburg in 1959. Peace, and they’re an excellent team we pastor of St. John the Baptist Parish in Week. “I really appreciated Father Sempko be- must approach and ask for this wonderful New Freedom, the homilist for the Mass After four months of service there, he cause, in my mind, he was a blue-collar gift we need,” Father Sempko once told of Transferral celebrated Oct. 5. The fol- was transferred to St. Patrick Parish in priest,” Father Yohe told The Catholic The Catholic Witness about the efforts of lowing day, Bishop Edward Malesic of Carlisle for ten months to replace a priest Witness. the annual pilgrimage and the monthly Greensburg was the principal celebrant there who was ill. He then served as paro- “No hard work ever stopped him from Rosary group. and Bishop Waltersheid the homilist for chial vicar at St. Joseph Parish in Hanover getting something accomplished in the “When you met Father Sempko, you the Funeral Mass. Burial was in St. Casi- for five months in 1951, and at Corpus parishes he served. He always wanted his knew that he loved being with people, he mir Cemetery in Kulpmont. Christi Parish in Chambersburg into early parish to be a better place when he left,” loved being a priest, he loved the Church,” Walter A. Sempko was born on June 13, 1952. In May, he was reassigned to St. he said. “That work ethic translated into Bishop Malesic remarked. “He was very 1923, the youngest of six children – three Anthony’s in Ranshaw for two years, and his spiritual life as well, because the most close to Mary in his devotions, and he was boys and three girls – of Peter and Pearl then to St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Har- important thing to him was the spiritual not afraid to talk about his Polish heritage Sempko. He was raised in St. Casimir Par- risburg from 1954-1960. welfare of his people. He wanted his par- and enjoyed its foods, culture and lan- ish in Kulpmont, where he accompanied In 1960, Father Sempko was given his ish to be a better place physically, yes, but guage.” the organist to sing during daily Mass. He first assignment as pastor, at Our Lady of spiritually when he left.” “He taught me several lessons: to al- attended St. Casimir School, where he was Mercy Parish in Roaring Creek. He would Father Yohe also pointed to Father ways be faithful to your vocation, to cele- taught by the Bernardine Sisters, and went go on to serve as pastor of St. Joseph Par- Sempko’s unique way of evangelizing brate the Mass with reverence, and always on to Kulpmont High School. ish in Milton (1962-1967), St. John the when he would join the Yohes – or any to have a spirit of joy.” He applied to become a seminarian Evangelist Parish in Enhaut (1967-1975), friends, for that matter – on a night out for Bishop Gainer, Bishop Malesic and for the Diocese of Harrisburg after high and St. Joseph Parish in Danville (1975- dinner. Bishop Waltersheid visited Father Semp- school, and was assigned by Bishop 1983). He then began a 15-year ministry When a waiter or waitress would ap- ko in the few days before his death, and George Leech to St. Charles Seminary, as chaplain of the Villa Teresa Nursing proach the table, he’d smile his charismat- spoke of his acceptance for the Lord’s Overbrook, in the fall of 1941. Home in Harrisburg. He retired in 1998 ic smile and greet them. If a waitress was plan for him. He spent the summer after high school to St. Cecilia Parish in Lebanon, and lived working at his table, he’d refer to her as “The last time I saw him, we talked for driving a truck to haul coal, earning much- there for eight and a half years, until recu- “Angel.” Then he would engage the wait a while about putting trust in the Lord, and needed money to purchase a trunk, books, peration from open heart surgery prompt- staff, asking “What has happened that’s he was very accepting of whatever was to good in your life lately?” come,” Bishop Malesic said. “He died a “The waiter or waitress might look at holy death. He was prayerful, calm and ac- him for a moment, but then they’d say cepting. Whatever the Lord wanted from Clergy Appointments something like, ‘Well, I just got engaged,’ or ‘I’m getting ready to graduate,’ and him, he was willing to give, and that’s ex- The Most Reverend Ronald W. Gainer, Bishop of Harrisburg, has made Father Sempko would say, ‘See, God has actly how he lived his life. I’m grateful for the following appointments: given you that blessing, and you can be having known him.” Effective immediately: thankful for that.’ Father Sempko was an “authentic wit- “That interaction was such a simple way ness” and “never pretended to be anything • Reverend Monsignor James M. Lyons to Dean of the Adams Deanery. of evangelizing and touching people’s other than what God made him to be,” Monsignor Lyons remains Pastor, St. Joseph Parish, Hanover. hearts,” Father Yohe reflected. Bishop Gainer remarked at the Mass of • Very Reverend William C. Forrey to Dean of the Cumberland/Perry Bishop Malesic first met Father Semp- Transferral. “Having that reality of his life Deanery. Father Forrey remains Pastor, St. Patrick Parish, Carlisle. ko when the latter was assigned as pastor brought to the consecration of sacred ordi- • Very Reverend Neil J. Sullivan to Dean of the Dauphin Deanery. Father of St. John’s in Enhaut in 1967. Bishop nation, he brought that truth to his priest- Sullivan remains Pastor, St. Catherine Labouré Parish, Harrisburg. Malesic was 7 years old at the time, and hood in every possible way.” • Very Reverend Luis R. Rodriguez to Dean of the Franklin Deanery. Fa- would receive his first Communion and “There is a prayer that priests pray to themselves before we take the Body of ther Rodriguez remains Pastor, Corpus Christi Parish, Chambersburg. the Sacrament of Reconciliation from Christ and the Blood of Christ: ‘May the • Reverend Monsignor William M. Richardson to Dean of the Lebanon him. Their bond grew stronger as the now- bishop entered the seminary and went on Body of Christ keep me safe for eternal Deanery. Monsignor Richardson remains Pastor, Mary, Gate of Heaven life. May the Blood of Christ keep me safe Parish, Myerstown, but ceases to be Chaplain at Lebanon Catholic School, to serve as a fellow priest of the Diocese of Harrisburg. for eternal life.’ Father Sempko so faith- Lebanon. “Most of my earliest memories of St. fully celebrated the mysteries of the altar • Very Reverend Steven W. Fauser to Dean of the North Lancaster Dean- John’s involve Father Sempko. He is the and the sacraments of the Church,” Bish- ery. Father Fauser remains Pastor, St. Peter Parish, Elizabethtown. first priest that I really do remember, and op Gainer said. “As we thank God for his • Very Reverend Francis J. Tamburro to Dean of the Northern Deanery. in those formative years of my life, he life and ministry, we know that the Lord Father Tamburro remains Pastor, Immaculate Conception of the Blessed passed on my early understanding of the has answered that prayer, that he has been Virgin Mary Parish, Berwick. Church and what it meant to be a commu- kept safe for the fullness of eternal life.” • Very Reverend Martin Kobos, OFM Conv., to Dean of the Northumber- nity of faith,” Bishop Malesic said. Father Sempko is survived by a niece, land Deanery. Father Kobos remains Pastor, Mother Cabrini Parish, Sham- “I’ll always remember him as a holy a niece-in-law, several great nieces and okin. priest who was very kind and gentle with nephews, and great-great nieces and neph- • Very Reverend Peter I. Hahn to Dean of the South Lancaster Deanery. his people. My interactions with him were ews. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, three sisters, two Father Hahn remains Pastor, St. Leo the Great Parish, Rohrerstown. always very positive. I remember him cel- ebrating Mass with great reverence,” he nieces, a nephew, and two sisters-in-law. • Very Reverend Jonathan P. Sawicki to Dean of the York Deanery. Father said. Memorial contributions may be made Sawicki remains Pastor, Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Bishop Waltersheid was also a boy to the Bishop Joseph T. Daley Seminary Parish, York. when he first encountered Father Sempko, Fund or the Priests’ Retirement Residence, • Reverend Michael M. Laicha to Chaplain, Lebanon Catholic School. processing into St. Joseph Church in Lo- in care of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Father Laicha remains Pastor, St. Cecilia Parish, Lebanon. cust Gap for 40 Hours. Harrisburg, 4800 Union Deposit Rd., Har- “He caught my eye because he was risburg PA 17111-3710. The October 13, 2017 • Catholic Witness - 3 State’s Bishops Celebrate Mass to Consecrate Dioceses to Our Lady of Fatima By Jen Reed The Catholic Witness

Joining their voices in prayer and lend- ing their honor of the Blessed Mother to strains of Marian hymns with hundreds of clergy, religious and lay faithful, the bishops of the dioceses of Pennsylvania concelebrated a solemn Mass at St. Pat- rick Cathedral in Harrisburg Sept. 27 to consecrate the state’s Catholic dioceses to Our Lady of Fatima in this 100th an- niversary year of her apparitions. With a beautiful statue of Our Lady of Fatima adorned with flowers flanking the front of the church, the bishops of Pennsylvania’s eight Latin Rite and two Byzantine Rite dioceses gathered at the altar for the Mass, for which Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, OFM Cap., of Phila- delphia served as principal celebrant. This year marks the 100th anniver- sary of the apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary, who appeared six times to three shepherd children near the town of Fatima, Portugal, between May 13 and October 13, 1917. Appearing to the children, the Blessed Virgin told them that she had been sent by God with a message for every man, woman and child living in our century. Coming at a time when civilization was torn asunder by war and bloody violence, she prom- ised that Heaven would grant peace to CHRIS HEISEY, THE CATHOLIC WITNESS The bishops of the Pennsylvania’s eight Latin Rite and two Byzantine Rite dioceses concelebrate a solemn Mass at St. all the world if her requests for prayer, th reparation and consecration were heard Patrick Cathedral in Harrisburg Sept. 27 to consecrate the state’s Catholic dioceses to Our Lady of Fatima in this 100 anniversary year of her apparitions. Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, OFM Cap., of Philadelphia served as principal celebrant, and obeyed. and Bishop David Zubik of Pittsburgh was the homilist. Bishop David A. Zubik of Pittsburgh was the homilist for the Mass, and his us to imitate her as witness, in prayer, message delivered to the capacity crowd and in sacrifice. called upon the faithful to emulate the “How often we in our world today three qualities that the Blessed Mother find Jesus mocked, disregarded, avoid- is shown to embody: to be a witness to ed. All the more important because of Christ, to be a person of prayer, and to our baptism and our confirmation, it is be a person of sacrifice. essential for us to stand up for, to be wit- The Mother of Jesus, he said, embod- nesses for Jesus as Mary was,” he said. ies three specific qualities in which we Mary offers a clarion call “that we are called to follow as disciples of her should never meet any day without Son: dropping to our knees, honoring the “She is a witness, pointing to her Lord in everything we will be about that son Jesus as she always would do. She day, and that we could not end any day shows herself to be a woman of prayer, always knowing how essential and ab- without thanking the Lord for his guid- solutely necessary it is every day to con- ance bringing us through each of those nect with God in prayer. She shows how days,” the bishop continued. imperative it is to be a person of sacri- And as Mary challenged the shepherd fice, to take everything done in her life children, “we likewise are called to be and to make it holy,” Bishop Zubik said. people who know the meaning of sacri- Turning to the occasion for the cele- Altar servers join in the entrance procession as clergy, religious and lay faithful fill fice – to make holy everything that we St. Patrick Cathedral for the Mass of Consecration to Our Lady of Fatima. bration of the Mass that day, the bishop are about in our day-to-day lives,” he said that Mary’s message to the three “What Mary told those three children you want to serve him,” Bishop Zubik said. shepherd children at Fatima a century was this: Console God. Let him know said. “As we seek her help today, may we ago was one also intended to the entire pray together with and for each other world: what it truly means to be a dis- that you believe in him. Let him know Within the context of that message, that, like our dear Blessed Mother, we ciple of the Lord Jesus Christ. that you love him. Let him know that the Blessed Mother was inviting all of might be people who are true disciples of the Lord, always witnessing to Jesus; ●● October 19 – Dedication of Renovated Wing, that, like our dear Blessed Lady, we may know the power of prayer in each day; Delone Catholic High School, McSherrystown, and that, like our dear Blessed Lady, Bishop Gainer’s 4:30 p.m. may we know the meaning of sacrifice ●● October 22 – Ecumenical Prayer Service Public Calendar and make holy all that we do,” Bishop and Dinner to mark the 500th anniversary of Zubik concluded. the Reformation, United Lutheran Seminary, th Following the homily, the congrega- ●● October 13 – Celebrate Mass for 100 Gettysburg, 4 p.m. anniversary of apparitions of Our Lady of tion joined the bishops in praying aloud ●● October 23 – LARC (Lutheran, Anglican, the Prayer of Consecration to Our Lady Fatima, at Our Lady of Fatima Mission, Roman Catholic) Day of Dialogue, Cardinal Jonestown, 7 p.m. of Fatima. Keeler Center, Harrisburg; Rosary Rally for ●● October 14 – Celebrate Mass at Diocesan During the weekend Masses of Oct. Women’s Conference, Bishop McDevitt High Student Athletes, Bishop McDevitt High School, 14 and 15, each of the parishes of each School, Harrisburg, 3 p.m. Harrisburg, 6 p.m. of the dioceses of Pennsylvania will ●● October 15 – Celebrate Mass for 200th ●● October 25 – Catholic Charites Board Luncheon pray the Prayer of Consecration to Our Anniversary of St. Ignatius Loyola Parish, and Awards Ceremony, Cardinal Keeler Center, Lady of Fatima, during a Votive Mass Buchanan Valley, 2 p.m. Harrisburg, noon. of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The tone of ●● October 18 – Celebrate Mass and Stewardship ●● October 28 – Celebrate Mass for Grand Ultreya, the weekend will be one of consecrating Visit, Lebanon Catholic School, 10:30 a.m. Cardinal Keeler Center, Harrisburg, 9 a.m. the local Church to the patronage of Our Lady of Fatima in this anniversary year. 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Look to Jesus! The Blessed Virgin Mary: By Sister Geralyn Schmidt, SCC The Catholic Witness Mother, Evangelizer, and Recently, I had an awesome conversation with a woman that was truly “young at heart.” She had just celebrated her 100th birthday! She was absolutely amazing! Teacher at Fatima Though her vision was somewhat dimmed, her 100-year-old wisdom and life experi- By Jim Gontis ence taught me a lesson. Special to The Witness I asked her, “Betty, what is the important lesson you have learned throughout your 100 years of life?” She looked away, pondering, The Catholic Church has just celebrated the 100th anniversary year of Our Lady of and then smiled in a very regal way and Fatima. What is it that the Mother of God came to do at Fatima? Why did she appear stated, “Look to Jesus!” six times from May 13-October 13, 1917, to three young shepherd children: Lucia dos Sensing that she had wisdom beyond Thoughts Santos, and her cousins Francisco and Jacinta Marto, now St. Fran- my understanding, I asked, hungrily, “Bet- from a Catholic cisco and St. Jacinta, in the pastures of the Cova da Iria at Fatima, ty, what do you mean?” She responded, Evangelist Portugal? “Looking at Jesus means clinging to him, Sister Geralyn Let’s set a little historical context. Mary like wool and nylon coming out of a dryer. appeared at Fatima as brutal trench warfare They are inseparable. You have to rip them Schmidt, SCC (World War I) raged in Europe, claiming Vox Clamantis apart! Sparks fly when you do that! Even tens of millions of lives. The Bolshevik One Crying in Revolution was unfolding in Russia, from if they can be separated, we can never be the Wilderness torn from Jesus’ love. When we turn away from him, even in the which sprang the errors of atheistic Com- slightest way, we sin. Even so, he still loves us! When we truly own that love, our munism. Just weeks before she first ap- Jim Gontis entire being changes. Loving him should be our goal in life. I know that’s what mine peared at Fatima, Pope Benedict XV made has been!” Nodding in affirmation and with tears coming down from my eyes, I whis- a direct appeal to Our Lady for peace. The pered, “Yes, Betty! You are so right!” Blessed Virgin Mary responded. She came I could not help being reminded of this story as I stared at the blinking cursor on my to Fatima as Mother, Evangelizer, and Catechist. computer. How can I express in a mere article what I have learned writing more than Mary, Mother at Fatima 100 articles for The Witness? How can I relate what I have learned from the countless comments that my readers have spoken to me over the course of the last six years? What mother does not want good for her children and to see them happy? There is How can you pinpoint moments of grace? How can you put words to them? I think no love like a mother’s love. All the baptized are children of Mary. What our Blessed Betty’s advice about looking to Jesus is perfect! Let me explain. Mother wants for us is, eventually, nothing less than the eternal, unending bliss of How does one continue to look to Jesus? Answer: prayer. Most of the human beings Heaven! I know see the world through their own perspectives. They cry out (me included), On May 13, 1917, just after they had prayed a Rosary, the Blessed Mother first ap- “What about me?” We pray not to change God’s mind, but to open ourselves to his peared to the shepherd children. Dressed in white and suspended in the air over an oak will. Prayer turns our self-interested nature into a relationship with Another. When we tree in the pasture, she proceeded to act in a most nurturing, maternal way. She was pray, we get ripped from our self interest and learn to cling to our Creator and Savior. smiling warmly at the children, welcoming them, re-assuring them that they need not Thomas Merton, a Christian mystic and writer, says it this way: “The will of God be afraid. She asked the children to pray the Rosary for peace and for an end to the war. is not a ‘fate’ to which we must submit, but a creative act in our life that produces She asked them if they would do penance and offer up their sufferings for the conver- something absolutely new, something hitherto unforeseen by the laws and established sion of sinners…because sinners are her children, too. She desires the happiness and patterns. Our cooperation consists not solely in conforming to external laws, but in wellbeing of all her spiritual children, saints and sinners alike. And she delivers on her opening our wills to this mutually creative act.”1 The only way that we can continue promises. In both the July and September 13 apparitions, she promised that there would to look to Jesus is through prayer. be a great miracle. Sure enough, on October 13, the well-known “Miracle of the Sun” At times, this is not easy. In order to look at Jesus and be receptive to God, we occurred. The Holy Mother of God is a mother who comes through. Our Lady of Fatima need healing from past hurts. All of us are wounded in one way or another. We need is the perfect mother! to take a moral inventory of self, thus owning our wounds and the personality flaws Mary, Evangelizer at Fatima that we all have. It is amazing to remember that the resurrected Jesus had wounds! In Anywhere Mary appears, whether it is at Guadalupe, Lourdes, Fatima, etc., she the resurrected body, his wounds were not wounds of violence and hatred, but rather comes to more firmly plant the Catholic faith, and in many of these apparitions, asks wounds that proved his love. Christ’s death on the cross showed us how to be open to that a physical church be built. In the final of the six apparitions, on October 13, Mary God. What do they mean for us? appeared and asked that a chapel be built in her honor. We need to be accountable to another human being. Accountability means to be Besides being the Mother of God, Mary is Mother of the Church and an icon for the transparent to another about our faults, our struggles and our work to remove our Church. Ultimately, evangelization is about bringing the saving message of Jesus Christ character flaws. Accountability means to be humble to ask not only God for help, but and his Catholic Church, in its totality, to the ends of the earth (cf. Matthew 28: 16-20). also other people. Accountability means to ask pardon when we offend and also to try It is about the growth of the Church and the forming of true Catholic disciples. Her to make amends to them in some small way. Finally, accountability means to receive apparitions at Fatima have borne tremendous spiritual fruit. Mary is the Great Evange- the Sacrament of Reconciliation on a regular basis. lizer! In addition, we should open our heart to beauty. Nature, music, dance, poetry and art can be reflections of God’s beauty. But most important is the beauty or glory of God Mary, Catechist at Fatima found in human beings fully alive and in tune with him. There is an old axiom that “Repetition is the mother of all learning.” And the word Finally, looking to Jesus means being present to God “where your feet are.” Wher- catechesis, from the Latin, means “re-echo.” What does Mary, our loving Mother and ever you find your feet, you should be present to God as well as the people around Catechist, keep re-echoing at the six Fatima apparitions? you right there. Do not look at the past; it’s gone. Do not look to the present; it’s not • Conversion of life here yet. Look here at this moment and see God there. Jesus did that. As he walked • Penance and encountered those who were hurting, he reached out and touched them. He rooted • Daily Rosary himself with them in the present. His mere touch was a comfort. We can imitate him • Devotion to her Immaculate Heart when we do this with others as well. These are great weapons that our Blessed Mother emphasizes, and are at our disposal Where do I go from here? I think Betty’s advice is truly sound! Look to Jesus. in the fight against the world, the flesh, and the devil. 1 https://markvotava.com/2015/08/09/a-creative-act-7-quotes-from-thomas-mertons- What good catechist does not want the truths of the faith broken open in an under- writings-a-search-for-solitude-the-journals-of-thomas-merton-1952-1960-edited-by- standable way for her students? Mary was not afraid to teach the hard truths. In her July lawrence-s-cunningham/ 13 apparition, she showed the children a vivid vision of hell. She asked them if they (Sister of Christian Charity, Geralyn Schmidt, is the Wide Area Network Coordi- were willing to endure suffering for the conversion of sinners (by which she meant, nator at the Diocese of Harrisburg and the Director of Formation for Wives in the specifically, those ensconced in mortal sin). These young saints-in-the-making readily Diaconate Program. An educator for 30 years, she is responsible for Professional De- agreed. In her August 19 apparition, Mary said to the children, “Pray, pray very much velopment Programs for every age learner. Through her presentations, she challenges for sinners, many go to hell because there are none to sacrifice themselves and pray for her audiences to be the individual God has called them to be.) them.” A good catechist wants her students to learn important prayers to help them get to Heaven. Mary did this at Fatima. She revealed herself to be “The Lady of the Rosary.” She called the children to pray the Rosary daily. She emphasized that the Rosary is a powerful weapon for good and for peace…internally, in families, and in the world. The The Rosary is, as St. John Paul II emphasized, “the contemplation of the face of Christ in the School of Mary.” But, because great catechists are people of hope, she also taught them about Heaven. CatholicWitness When Lucia asked in the June 13 apparition if they, the three children, would go to The Newspaper of the Diocese of Harrisburg Heaven soon, Mary told them that Francisco and Jacinta would go soon. They both died Telephone The Catholic Witness within two years of the final apparitions. In a classic understatement, Mary told Lucia 717-657-4804 ext. 201 OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE DIOCESE OF HARRISBURG that she, Lucia, would “stay here for some time to come” to spread devotion to her Im- maculate Heart. Lucia died about one month short of her 98th birthday. FAX Most Rev. Ronald W. 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The October 13, 2017 • Catholic Witness - 5 October is Respect Life Month Top Reasons to Oppose Assisted Suicide USCCB Respect Life Program The deadly and dangerous practice of assist- ed suicide is now legal in five states (Oregon, Washington, Vermont, California, and Colorado) and the District of Columbia, our nation’s capi- tal.1 With new momentum and lots of money, assisted suicide proponents are pursuing an ag- gressive nationwide campaign to advance their agenda through legislation, ballot measures, litigation, and public advertising, targeting states they see as most susceptible to their message. Some polls indicate that the public is receptive to the general concept of assisted suicide. But the same polls show that when the public learns about the dangers of assisted suicide, especial- they were “less able to engage in activities mak- life); Jennifer Popik, “Terminally Ill Oregon Patients Denied ly for those who are poor, elderly, disabled, or ing life enjoyable” and were “losing autonomy,” Treatment but Reminded They Can Choose Physician-Assisted Suicide” (July 2008), available at http://www.nrlc.org/archive/ without access to good medical care, their views and 49% cited being a “burden” on family, friends news/2008/NRL08/Oregon.html. shift against the practice. The following dangers or caregivers. And in Washington, 52% cited be- ing a “burden” as a reason, while only 35% cited 3 Bradford Richardson, “Assisted-Suicide Law Prompts In- are among the top reasons to oppose assisted surance Company to Deny Coverage to Terminally Ill Califor- a concern about pain. suicide. nia Woman,” Washington Times (Oct. 20, 2016), http://www. washingtontimes.com/news/2016/oct/20/assisted-suicide-law- A Deadly Mix with Our No Psychiatric Evaluation prompts-insurance-company-den/. Profit-Driven Health Care System or Treatment Required 4 In one case, a woman with cancer committed suicide with a doctor’s assistance even though she had dementia, was found Some patients in Oregon and California Despite medical literature showing that nearly mentally incompetent by doctors, and had a grown daughter have received word that their health insur- 95% of those who commit suicide had a diag- described as “somewhat coercive” in pushing her toward sui- ance will pay for assisted suicide but will not nosable psychiatric illness (usually treatable cide. Hendin & Foley, Physician-Assisted Suicide in Oregon, pay for treatment that may sustain their lives. depression) in the months preceding suicide,6 supra at 1626-27. the prescribing doctor and the doctor he or she 5 Lachs, Mark S., M.D., M.P.H., and Karl A. Pillemer, Ph.D. Puts Vulnerable Persons at selects to give a second opinion are both free “Elder Abuse.” Edited by Edward W. Campion, M.D. The Risk of Abuse and Coercion to decide whether to refer suicidal patients for New England Journal of Medicine 373 (November 12, 2015): any psychological counseling. Per Oregon’s offi- 1947-1956. DOI: 10.1056/NEJMra1404688. http://www.nejm. Once lethal drugs have been prescribed, as- cial annual report, from 2013-2016 less than 4% org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMra1404688 sisted suicide laws have no requirements for of patients who died under its assisted suicide 6 H. Hendin, M.D., Seduced by Death: Doctors, Patients, assessing the patient’s consent, competency, law had been referred for counseling to check for and Assisted Suicide (New York: W.W. Norton, 1998): 34-35. or voluntariness. Who would know if the drugs “impaired judgment.” 7 Or. Rev. Stat. § 127.825; Wash. Rev. Code § 70.245.060. 8 See H. Hendin and K. Foley, “Physician-Assisted Sui- are freely taken since there is no supervision or If counseling is provided to patients seeking cide in Oregon: A Medical Perspective,” 106 Michigan Law tracking of the drugs once they leave the phar- assisted suicide, its goal isn’t to treat the under- Review 1613-45 (2008) at 1623-4; available at https://docs. macy and no witnesses are required at the time lying disorder or depression; it’s to determine google.com/file/d/0BwDPETL1NPnAMmFjZTNjNzctOGU4N of death? Despite a reporting system designed whether the disorder or depression is “causing S00MTUwLTgxZjAtM2I4NDhlMjA2OTFj/edit?hl=en&pli=1. to conceal rather than detect abuses, reports of impaired judgment [emphasis added].” The doc- 9 “Vermont VNA Seeking to Identify Causes of State’s Low undue influence have nonetheless surfaced in tors or counselor can decide that, since depres- Hospice Utilization Rates,” Hospice and Palliative Care News, Oregon sion is “a completely normal response” to termi- April 29, 2015, at http://healthrespubs.com/hospice-and-palli- Elder abuse is considered a major health prob- nal illness, the depressed patient’s judgment is ative-care-news/2015/04/29/vermont-vna-seeking-to-identify- lem in the United States, with federal estimates not impaired. low-hospice-utilization-rates/. J. Ballentine et al., “Physician- that one in ten elder persons are abused.5 Plac- Assisted Death Does Not Improve End-of-Life Care,” Journal ing lethal drugs into the hands of abusers gener- Threatens Improvement of Palliative Care of Palliative Medicine 19 (2016): 1-2. ates an additional major risk to elder persons. Copyright © 2017, United States Conference of Catholic Assisted suicide laws often allow one of the There is compelling evidence that legalizing Bishops, Washington, D.C. All rights reserved. Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities, United States Conference two witnesses to the request for lethal drugs to assisted suicide undermines efforts to maintain and improve good care for patients nearing the of Catholic Bishops be an heir to the patient’s estate. Therefore, an Toll-free order number: (866) 582-0943 | FREE Downloads: heir or friends of the heir can encourage or pres- end of life, including patients who never wanted assisted suicide. www.usccb.org/respectlife sure the patient to request lethal drugs and then People of Life |@usccbprolife |@ProjectRachel be a witness to the request. Reprinted [Excerpted] from Respect Life Program, copy- Fosters Discrimination right © 2017, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Dangerously Broad Definition Assisted suicide creates two classes of people: Washington, D.C. All rights reserved. of Terminal Illness those whose suicides we spend hundreds of mil- Assisted suicide laws typically appear to limit lions of dollars each year to prevent and those March for Life Notice for eligibility to terminally ill patients who are expect- whose suicides we assist and treat as a positive Campus and Youth Ministers ed to die within six months but don’t distinguish good. We remove weapons and drugs that can between persons who will die within six months cause harm to one group, while handing deadly Campus and youth ministers, it’s time to with treatment and those who will die within six drugs to the other, setting up yet another kind of plan for the 2018 March for Life. You can months without treatment. This means that pa- life-threatening discrimination. request tickets to attend the Youth Rally tients with treatable diseases (like diabetes or There are many more reasons why legalizing and Mass sponsored by the Archdiocese of chronic respiratory or cardiac disease) and pa- assisted suicide is a bad and dangerous idea. Washington by contacting Kate Neri at tients with disabilities requiring ventilator sup- For further information, visit www.usccb.org/ 717-657-4804, ext. 317, or kneri@ port are all eligible for lethal drugs because they toliveeachday and www.patientsrightsaction.org. hbgdiocese.org. Tickets will be distributed would die within six months without the treatment on a first come/first serve basis, so don’t they would normally receive. (Endnotes) wait! Keep in mind that no tickets are need- 1 Montana’s highest court, while not officially legalizing ed to participate in the March itself. All ticket the practice, suggested in 2009 that it could be allowed under requests must be submitted by Oct. 20, Pain Not the Primary Issue certain circumstances. 2017. Any requests received after this date Untreated pain is not among the top reasons 2 Susan Harding, “Health Plan Covers Assisted Suicide But Not New Cancer Treatment,” KVAL News (published will be added to a wait list. Let’s continue to for taking lethal drugs. Per official annual state July 31, 2008, updated Oct. 30, 2013) (noting that the Oregon inspire our youth to testify to the beauty of reports, in 2016, 90% of Oregon patients seek- Health Plan will pay for coverage for chemotherapy that life and the dignity of each human person! ing lethal drugs said they were doing so because cures cancer, but not for chemotherapy drugs that can extend The 6 - Catholic Witness • October 13, 2017 Woman Sees Making of a Saint in Italian Friend’s Faith, Sacrifice

By Msgr. Timothy P. Stein Catholic News Service

A self-described “bratty teenager,” always thinking about “me – what I want,” 18-year-old Jennifer Pellegrine of Altoona was blown away when, as an exchange student, she met Chiara Cor- bella of Rome in 2001. “She was totally opposite of how I was,” Jennifer recalled in a telephone in- terview this summer with The Catholic Register, official publication of the Dio- cese of Altoona-Johnstown. “Chiara was such a good person, and so much nicer to be around than I was at that time.” Her new Roman friend made a deep impression on the Altoona teen. Chiara returned to Altoona with Jennifer for a month’s stay, and their friendship blos- somed into a bond that would last until Chiara’s death – and beyond. Now married to Eric Sloss, Jennifer resides with her husband and their three children – Rowan, 7, Carson, 6, and Chi- CNS/COURTESY JENNIFER PELLEGRINE SLOSS The bond of friendship between Chiara Corbella Petrillo and Jennifer Pellegrine Sloss is an enduring one, despite Chiara’s ara, 3 – in Tyrone, Pa., where the older death from cancer in 2012. The two women are pictured at left in Italy a few evenings before Chiara’s September 2008 wed- children attend St. Matthew School. And ding to Enrico Petrillo. After learning of her friend’s death in 2012, Jennifer, then the mother of two sons, prayed, “Chiara, yes, the youngest of the Sloss children send me a little brown-eyed girl.” Jennifer is pictured with her daughter, Chiara. is named for her mother’s special friend, a young woman who died at age 28 in do anything that might harm her baby.” Jennifer believes that anyone learning vant of God, who was a Russian prince 2012. And on June 13, 2012, when her little about Chiara and her life-giving sac- who became a pioneer priest as the “As soon as I got to Italy, I knew there son was just over a year old, Chiara died. rifice will find their life changed, too. “apostle of the Alleghenies,” it now has was something different about Chiara,” Jennifer learned of the depth of her “Everyone would be a better person if close ties to the cause of a young woman friend’s spirituality when Chiara was di- Jennifer said of her friend. “She always they learned about her and tried to be who prayed at Our Lady of Mount Car- had a big smile on her face. She always agnosed with cancer. more like her. She teaches us to remem- cared about you – she cared about ev- “She told me ‘It’s OK. I’m going to ber ‘It’s not all about me!’ The happi- mel Church in Altoona, who attended an eryone. There was a real kindness about heaven to raise Maria and Davide, and ness of others must always come first.” Altoona Curve baseball game and who her.” Enrico will be here to raise Francesco. Jennifer continues to be in touch with continues to inspire the life of one local Their bond continued as the two Don’t be sad about it, because I’m not Enrico Petrillo, who travels extensively family. young women grew up. Chiara returned sad.’” telling his wife’s story. And Jennifer “Everyone who met Chiara when she to Altoona in 2008 for Jennifer and “What love she had for her children!” has shared that story with her children. visited here, loved her,” Jennifer said. Eric’s wedding, and later that year the Jennifer exclaimed. “Chiara made the “They never met her, but they know who (Editor’s Note: To learn more about ultimate sacrifice; she gave her life for newlyweds traveled to Italy for Chiara’s she is. They appreciate her, and they will Chiara, visit the website, www.chi- wedding to Enrico Petrillo, a man she the sake of the life of her child.” always know her. aracorbellapetrillo.it. The book “Chi- met and fell in love with on a pilgrim- In July, an AP story in the Altoona “I want my daughter to know how she age to the Marian shrine at Medjugorje, Mirror daily newspaper caught Jenni- got her name, and to be proud of it. She ara Corbella Petrillo: A Witness to Joy” Bosnia-Herzegovina. fer’s eye – about a new document from has some very big shoes to fill!” is available from Amazon.com.) Jennifer and Chiara had plans of tak- Pope Francis approving a fourth path- At a time when the Diocese of Al- (Msgr. Stein is editor of The Catholic ing vacations together, introducing their way to possible sainthood: giving one’s toona-Johnstown is promoting the cause Register, newspaper of the Diocese of children to one another and growing life in a heroic act of loving service to of Demetrius Augustine Gallitzin, a ser- Altoona-Johnstown.) older as the very best of friends. others. The article made mention of Jennifer shared her friend’s joy when her dear friend Chiara as someone who Chiara became pregnant with her first could possibly be named a saint based child, a daughter, and mourned when on that criterion. the little girl, Maria, died just after birth. The pope approved new norms al- The next year Chiara gave birth to a son, lowing for candidates to be considered Davide, who like his older sister suf- for sainthood because of the heroic way fered from birth defects, and died within they freely risked their lives and died minutes of being delivered. prematurely because of “an extreme act “It was when her babies died that I of charity.” really came to understand Chiara’s spe- “I knew that a movement had started cial strength,” said Jennifer. “She was to explore the idea of recognizing Chi- so strong. Her faith was strong. She be- ara as a saint, but never thought I’d see lieved that everything was for the best. her name in the local paper,” she said. Chiara believed there was something And yet, encountering a newspaper bigger and better than this life.” story about her friend is not untypical VIP Event Tragedy continued to haunt Chiara of how Jennifer and Chiara’s relation- 6-7 p.m. What does it mean to be pro-ALL and Enrico Petrillo. Pregnant for a third ship continues to develop. “She does life? Is it enough to fight for the time, it was discovered in her fifth month little things for me to let me know she’s (h’ordeuvres included) inherent dignity of one segment of that Chiara was suffering from cancer. here,” Jennifer said. “I pray to her – I VIP Event Cost society but not another? Join us as “There was never, ever any thought in talk to her. When I have a big decision to $100 per person, or we explore this question with Abby her mind of having an abortion,” Jenni- make I’ll say, ‘OK Chiara, what would Johnson here in Lancaster! fer said, “and she refused all treatment you do?’ My life has changed since I $500 for 6 people until Francesco was born. She wouldn’t met her.” Abby Johnson is the former director General Event of one of the most successful 7-9 p.m. Planned Parenthood Clinics in Sign Up to Receive Texas and the founder of And Then The Catholic Witness Electronically General Event Cost There Were None, a non-profit $25 per person ministry that provides financial, Read The Catholic Witness online, wher- lished, you will receive an e-mail with a direct emotional and spiritual support for ever you go! Through a free e-mail service, link to the latest edition. Registration with the Location clinic workers who decide to leave you can receive the diocesan newspaper in an e-mail service will not cancel your mailed DoubleTree Hotel the abortion industry. electronic format. Sign up for the e-mail ser- subscription, unless you request otherwise. vice by logging on to the diocesan Web site Receiving The Catholic Witness electroni- 2400 Willow Street Pike Abby will speak about the consistent at www.hbgdiocese.org. Follow the News/ cally is a great way for college students and Lancaster, PA 17602 life ethic – how being pro-life begins Events tab to The Catholic Witness page and people who live outside of the diocese to stay To register, or for more info: in the womb, but extends beyond click on “Catholic Witness E-mail Sign Up.” in touch with the Church in Harrisburg. It’s to our homeless brothers and sisters Or, send your name, home address and e-mail also an alternative for those who wish to read e-mail StMarysLancasterPA on the streets. address to [email protected] and the paper online instead of receiving a copy @gmail.com we’ll sign you up. in the mail, thus saving printing and postage Each Friday that the newspaper is pub- costs. or call 717-392-2578 The October 13, 2017 • Catholic Witness - 7 World Mission Sunday ~ October 22

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Each October, the celebration of World Mis- sion Sunday leads us to the heart of our Chris- By the Numbers tian faith – leads us to mission, as Pope Francis explains in his message for this year’s celebra- tion on October 22. 91 The collection on the next-to-last Sunday in Including this year, the number of annual October is unique. It is truly a global effort for World Mission Sundays. the entire Church. It is a central moment each year to provide for the building up of over one thousand local churches in Asia and Africa, the Although Pope Pius XI approved World Pacific Islands, and parts of Latin America and Mission Day in 1926, Reverend Joseph Europe, an area that covers more than half the Schmidt, first Diocesan Director of the Society territory of the globe. Through the work of these for the Propagation of the Faith, organized the churches, and their witness to Christ, the poor receive practical help and ex- perience God’s love and mercy, His hope and peace. “First Annual Mission Sunday for Diocese of Harrisburg” on December 6, 1925. Held The materials for World Mission Sunday from the Society for the Propaga- at St. Patrick Cathedral in Harrisburg, it was tion of the Faith encourage an ongoing formative relationship for mission, presided by Bishop Philip R. McDevitt and offering portraits of today’s missionaries inspired by the words of our chief included Benediction, the Cathedral Choir, and missionary, Pope Francis. a report on the Society for the Propagation of the Faith and the I invite all of us in our local Church to see World Mission Sunday as a Holy Childhood Association. special moment of encounter with the Pope’s missions throughout the world. Meeting the priests, religious and lay leaders who, day in and day out, wit- ness to the Gospel and serve the poor, will, as Pope Francis says, “enable the missionary heart of Christian communities to join in prayer, testimony of life and communion of goods, in responding to the vast and pressing needs of evangelization.” As I remain grateful for your generosity, I ask your full support, through prayer and sacrifice, on World Mission Sunday and throughout the year, as you are able. Faithfully yours in the Lord,

Most Reverend Ronald W. Gainer Bishop of Harrisburg $15 80,000 A week’s help for a young Mission seminarians all over man preparing for the the world whose training is A Sign of Fraternity and Solidarity priesthood in a mission supported by the Pontifical seminary. Society of St. Peter Apostle.

The universal collection for World Mission Sunday is unique: its fruits are distributed worldwide, according to the needs of the poorest dioceses.

Everyone contributes to “The world vitally needs the CNS PHOTO the cause, and this allows Gospel of Jesus Christ. Through the survival of the poorest the Church, Christ continues $81 World Mission Sunday offering dioceses, especially those his mission as the Good given by a small Rwandan who do not benefit from Samaritan, caring for the parish at the height of the twinning or privileged bleeding wounds of humanity, genocide, showing that World $100 contacts with the West. and as Good Shepherd, Mission Sunday is truly A month’s help for a village constantly seeking out those universal. mission. This universal collection who wander along winding provides each bishop the means and freedom of paths that lead nowhere.” action for the formation of ~ Pope Francis, Message catechists, solidarity, priestly for World Mission Sunday 2017 vocations and consecrated life, education, health care, etc.

Therefore, it is a tool of justice and fraternity between all the dioceses. Furthermore, it allows supporting the permanent effort of the universal Church to go and proclaim the Gospel to all nations. $150 Provides a home, food and $187,000 FOR MORE INFORMATION: education for children in Contributed by the good OFFICE OF PONTIFICAL MISSION SOCIETIES orphanages in the Gunthur people of the Diocese of Diocese of Harrisburg & Nalgonda Dioceses and Harrisburg last World Mission 4800 Union Deposit Road, Harrisburg PA 17111 throughout India. Sunday. (717) 657-4804 ext. 240 www.hbgdiocese.org/missions Reverend Robert F. Sharman, Diocesan Director The 8 - Catholic Witness • October 13, 2017 Fishers of Men Attendees Called to ‘Continue to Foster, Invite and Support’ Men Discerning Priesthood By Jen Reed The Catholic Witness

An outburst of cheers and enthusiastic applause sprang forth from the crowd at the annual Fishers of Men Dinner on Oct. 6 when Bishop Ronald Gainer announced that, God willing, the diocese will ordain a class of seven men to the priesthood in June 2018. The ovation sounded again when the bishop announced that 29 seminarians are currently studying for priestly formation for the diocese – 7 of them in college seminary, and 22 in either pre-theology or theology. “Thank you for the prayers and support you give to those in the seminary,” he told the crowd of approximately 400 benefactors at the dinner, which supports the Bishop Jo- seph T. Daley Seminarian Scholarship En- dowment Fund to offer financial assistance for diocesan seminarians in formation. JEN REED, THE CATHOLIC WITNESS Deacon Timothy Sahd speaks with a dinner attendee as guests gather at the Car- As the seminarians socialized with attend- dinal Keeler Center Oct. 6. One of the diocese’s newest seminari- ees and served dinner, drinks and dessert in ans, Richard Groff, socializes with Fish- the dining room at the Cardinal Keeler Cen- you for your prayers and your good works “But you know what – it is worth every ers of Men Dinner attendees during a ter in Harrisburg, Bishop Gainer remarked reception prior to dinner. in fostering these vocations.” penny,” Bishop Gainer said. that with the number of so many seminar- “There are also great challenges, of “There are very many bishops of dioceses Fund and the Patrons of Our Seminarians ians comes the challenge and responsibility who would be happy to have that bill. Thank program. Information on both of them can of financially supporting their formation. course, because we have to invest in the education of these men,” he continued. God that we’re doing so well. We need to be found at www.hbgdiocese.org/clergy/ “In June 2018, one-fifth of our active continue to foster, invite and support those priests will be ordained less than three “And that’s why we’re here together this vocations. evening.” who are considering discerning a vocation Diocesan Vocations Director, Father Bri- years. One-third of our active priests will to the priesthood,” he said. The cost for the seminarians’ formation an Wayne, also took the podium to express be ordained less than ten years,” the bishop For that financial support, the Diocese of pointed out. “Considering national statis- this year – which includes seminary study, his gratitude to those who have supported Harrisburg has both the Bishop Joseph T. the seminarians, and he encouraged those in tics, we are very counter to the norm. We summer assignments and summer forma- Daley Seminarian Scholarship Endowment can thank God for that, and I thank all of tion programs – is approximately $900,000. attendance to continue to invite young men to consider a vocation to the priesthood. Offering national statistics about priests ordained in the United States this year, he pointed out that, on average, they first considered a vocation at the age of 16, 75 percent were altar servers, and they were encouraged by at least four people to think about the priesthood. “If guys aren’t encouraged, they won’t re- spond to the call,” Father Wayne remarked. “So pray for vocations, but be willing to reach out to a young man to invite him to consider the priesthood. He will remember you reaching out to him, and the thought of the priesthood will stay with him.” Bishop Gainer resounded that message. “The diocese has to be very intentional and, in fact, aggressive in helping them with that discernment and inviting them to con- sider the priesthood,” he said. (Learn more about our seminarians and Seminarian Andrew Heidelbaugh how you can support them prayerfully and Seminarian Bradley Fischer prepares to distribute dinner rolls as attendees arrive serves dinner as seminarians express financially by visiting www.hbgdiocese.org/ gratitude to benefactors. for the Fishers of Men Dinner. clergy/vocations.) The October 13, 2017 • Catholic Witness - 9 Stephen Logue Ordained to Diaconate during Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica By Jen Reed willing, to his priestly ordination in The Catholic Witness June. “One of the big struggles here at the North American College is being Harrisburg seminarian Stephen so far away from the diocese. While Logue, of St. Patrick Parish in York, was one of 31 seminarians from the the international experiences here Pontifical North American College in have been wonderful and very for- Rome ordained to the diaconate on mative, I have always known God is Through the calling me to serve the people of the Sept. 28. laying on of Bishop James Checchio, Bishop hands and the Diocese of Harrisburg. Diaconate or- of the Diocese of Metuchen, was the prayer of dination is an indescribable blessing ordaining prelate at the ordination ordination, both on its own and as the last major Mass, celebrated at the Altar of the Harrisburg step before priestly ordination”. Chair of St. Peter, in the Papal Basil- seminarian “The people of the diocese, in par- ica of St. Peter at the Vatican. Bishop Stephen Logue is ordained to ticular the people of my home parish Checchio was the rector of the North and summer assignment parishes, American College from 2006-2016. the diaconate. Deacon Logue, of have been extremely supportive of During the ordination, the new dea- St. Patrick Parish cons promised to live a life of prayer, my vocation,” he remarked. “I am in York, was one particularly thankful for all those celibacy and obedience to their dioc- of 31 seminarians esan bishop. The new deacons will from the Pontifical who joined my pastor, Father Keith have an additional year of theological North American Carroll, in a Mass and Holy Hour for studies and spiritual formation before College in Rome my intentions on the eve of my ordi- being ordained to the priesthood in ordained to the nation. Without the prayers and sup- their home dioceses. diaconate last port of so many, I would not be where month. Deacon Logue will now begin stud- I am today.” COURTESY OF PNAC ies for a Licentiate of Sacred Theol- PHOTO SERVICE The day after the ordination, Deacon ogy in the field of Moral Theology at Logue joined Father John Kuchinski, the Pontifical University of St. Thom- parochial vicar at St. Francis Xavier as Aquinas in Rome and continue his Parish in Gettysburg, in a Mass of priestly formation at the North Amer- ican College. Thanksgiving at the altar that houses “Studying in Rome has been an in- the heart of St. Charles Borromeo at credible opportunity. The most obvi- the Church of Charles on the Corso. ous blessing is being able to study at historic universities such as the Gre- gorian and the Angelicum,” Deacon Logue told The Catholic Witness via e-mail. “Another fantastic element is the COURTESY OF PNAC diversity present both in classmates PHOTO SERVICE at the North American College from Deacon Stephen across our country and classmates Logue receives at our universities from around the the Book of the world,” he said. “I have never en- Gospels from countered a better place to develop Bishop James a sense of the universal Church than Checchio dur- here. A final blessing is along those ing the Rite of same lines: there are a number of op- Ordination to the Diaconate portunities to travel to other parts of celebrated Sept. Europe where we are encouraged to 28 in the Papal learn about the culture and people, Basilica of St. particularly the strengths and strug- Peter. gles of the Church in that area. In ad- dition to the classroom knowledge, I hope to be able to bring this broad vi- sion of the Church around the world back to our corner of it.” “I am very excited to serve the peo- ple of our diocese as a priest,” said Deacon Logue, looking forward, God

COURTESY OF DEACON STEPHEN LOGUE Priests of the Diocese of Harrisburg who attended Deacon Stephen Logue’s ordination gather with him at a reception. From left are Father Donald Bender, Father John Bateman, Deacon Logue, Father Brian Olkowski, Father Jonathan Sawicki and Father John Kuchinski. The 10 - Catholic Witness • October 13, 2017 USCCB President, Pope Call for Prayers after ‘Unspeakable Terror’ in Las Vegas

Catholic News Service evil, and for those who have been killed we CNS/LUCY NICHOLSON, REUTERS pray, eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, The nation has experienced “yet another Women weep during a can- and let perpetual light shine upon them.” night filled with unspeakable terror,” and “we dlelight vigil Oct. 3 in memory Catholic bishops and other Catholic lead- need to pray and to take care of those who are of the victims of a mass shoot- ers around the country issued statements ex- suffering,” said the president of the U.S. Con- ing along the Las Vegas Strip. pressing sadness at the horrific developments ference of Catholic Bishops in Washington. in Las Vegas, offering prayers for the victims In Las Vegas, a gunman identified by law and praising first responders, volunteers and enforcement officials as Stephen Craig Pad- bystanders for their efforts at the scene. dock, 64, was perched in a room on the 32nd “Once again we must reach out in shock floor of a hotel and unleashed a shower of and horror to comfort the victims of a mass bullets late Oct. 1 on an outdoor country mu- shooting in our country,” said Cardinal Blase sic festival taking place below. The crowd at J. Cupich of Chicago. the event numbered more than 22,000. “We reaffirm our commitment to nonvio- He killed at least 59 people and wounded lence and to addressing the causes of such more than 500, making it by all accounts “the tragedies. At this time we come together in deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. his- prayer and also in resolve to change a culture tory,” Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Galves- that has allowed such events to become com- ton-Houston, USCCB president, said in an monplace,” he said. “We must not become Oct. 2 statement. numb to these mass shootings or to the deadly “My heart and my prayers, and those of my violence that occurs on our streets month in brother bishops and all the members of the and month out.” Church, go out to the victims of this tragedy He called for better access to mental health and to the city of Las Vegas,” he said. care and “stronger, sensible gun control “Our hearts go out to everyone,” Bishop laws.” Joseph A. Pepe of Las Vegas said in a state- “We pray that there comes a day when the ment. “We are praying for those who have senseless violence that has plagued the nation been injured, those who have lost their lives, for so long ends for good,” said Holy Cross for the medical personnel and first respond- Father John I. Jenkins, president of the Uni- ers who, with bravery and self-sacrifice, have versity of Notre Dame. The bells of the Ba- helped so many. silica of the Sacred Heart on the campus were “We are also very heartened by the sto- to ring in the afternoon for all those affected ries of all who helped each other in this time by the Las Vegas tragedy. of crisis. As the Gospel reminds us, we are The Catholic University of America in called to be modern-day good Samaritans,” Washington offered prayers and support for he added. “We continue to pray for all in Las the shooting victims. It also announced cam- Vegas and around the world whose lives are pus counselors and campus ministry staff shattered by the events of daily violence.” were available to students needing help deal- In a telegram to Bishop Pepe, Cardinal Pi- ing with the deadly events, and said the em- etro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, said ployee assistance program was available to Pope Francis was “deeply saddened to learn faculty and staff for the same purpose. of the shooting in Las Vegas” and “sends CNS/MIKE BLAKE, REUTERS “As a community of faith, our university the assurance of his spiritual closeness to all Men pray Oct. 4 at a makeshift memorial for victims of a mass shooting along the offers its prayers for the victims and their those affected by this senseless tragedy.” Las Vegas Strip. families, the first responders, and the health “He commends the efforts of the police care workers who are caring for the injured,” and emergency service personnel, and offers said. the only response is to do good – for no mat- said John Garvey, the university’s president. the promise of his prayers for the injured and In his statement, Cardinal DiNardo said: ter what the darkness, it will never overcome He added, “I ask that we meet this moment by for all who have died, entrusting them to the “At this time, we need to pray and to take the light. May the Lord of all gentleness sur- cultivating peace with our words and deeds in merciful love of Almighty God,” the cardinal care of those who are suffering. In the end, round all those who are suffering from this our own community.” Las Vegas Catholic Shrine an Initial Place of Refuge for Shooting Victims By Carol Zimmermann invited to put casino chips in the collection Catholic News Service plate. The story said a church worker was desig- The Shrine of the Most Holy Redeemer -- nated to make a run every few weeks to cash a white stucco church just off the Las Vegas in the chips at the casinos and a Franciscan Strip and dwarfed by giant hotels, casinos friar who once had that role was called “the and flashing neon lights -- has long been a chip monk.” spiritual oasis for tourists. The church is flanked by palm trees and The church, with a statue of Jesus, his the 30-story pyramid of Luxor Hotel and arms outstretched, near its entrance, became Casino is just behind it. a different source of refuge after the deadly One statue on the front of the church mass shooting took place Oct. 1 just across property is a bronze statue of Jesus sitting the street. on a rock surrounded by statues of children Its parking lot became an immediate with his arms out as if he is playing with place of shelter for concertgoers fleeing the them. barrage of bullets that showered down onto Msgr. Gregory Gordon, pastor of St. Anne the country music festival. Church, about three miles north of the Las And hours later, a member of the Metro- Vegas Strip, said the statue has a particular politan Police Department asked a diocesan message in these trying days after the shoot- official about using the church space -- al- lowing some of the concertgoers to go in- ing that took at least 59 lives and left more side and the police to set up a command post than 500 people wounded. He said Jesus is looking to the west, near in the parking lot. CNS, CHRIS WATTIE, REUTERS Father Bob Stoeckig, vicar general of Las A couple prays during an Oct. 3 vigil for the victims of a mass shooting at the the site where the shooting took place. Vegas, said a chancery employee went to the Route 91 Harvest Country Music Festival in Las Vegas. The priest said that when he recently saw the statue, he prayed that Jesus would look church later in the morning after the shoot- Catholic News Service. ily there to provide a spiritual home away after all the children and bless those of all ing took place and found various personal He also said the shrine had been closed from home to Catholic tourists who come items in the parking lot including shoes, ages, since those attending the country mu- Oct. 2 and 3 so it could be used as a site to through the city. bloodied pieces of clothing and some per- sic festival, that became the target of the sonal items that people dropped as they fled. aid the police in completing their investiga- A profile of the $3.2 million church in deadly shooting, encompassed all ages. “Near the doors of the church itself he tion. The New York Times a year after it opened “The group crossed many generations,” found a few bullets that we believe rico- The shrine, which opened in 1993, can said the shrine draws thousands of worship- he said. “And they were enjoying a peace- cheted from the concert venue. None hit the seat 2,200, making it the biggest church in pers a week, 80 percent of them tourists, and ful time that was interrupted at the last mo- building itself,” he said in an Oct. 3 email to the diocese. It is not a parish and is primar- unlike most churches, the congregants are ment.” The October 13, 2017 • Catholic Witness - 11 Puerto Rico Desperate for Humanitarian Aid in Wake of Hurricane Catholic News Service

More than two weeks after Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico, much of the island remained without communi- cation and in desperate need of humani- tarian aid. News programs have been broadcast- ing about long lines of travelers, who have little food or water, and are desper- ate to get off the island at the San Juan airport to no avail. But the scene of destruction outside the airport is even more stark: An island whose dense tropical landscape, along with its infrastructure, towns and cities, has been greatly stripped by winds that reached 155 mph. Catholic Church groups have mobi- lized to send help. Some organizations, however, have reported problems mobi- lizing the aid out of airports and into the places and people who need them. Officials say Hurricane Maria left 16 dead in Puerto Rico, 27 dead in Domi- nica and one in the U.S. Virgin Islands. But accurate information has been hard to come by since cellphone service and CNS/CARLOS GARCIA RAWLINS, REUTERS electricity, along with access to water A man carries containers filled with water from a tank truck in Canovanas, Puerto Rico, Sept. 26. and fuel, have been knocked out. Many roads into rural areas still are blocked them information about relatives or intensive care at a San Juan hospital Many, such as New York Cardinal by debris, making it difficult to access conditions in towns or cities where their were blamed on lack of fuel. Timothy M. Dolan, are in the meantime those who live there. relatives live but which remain without On Sept. 28, the Trump administra- offering Masses as well collecting do- Many Puerto Ricans in the mainland communication. tion said it would temporarily waive U.S. have been making desperate pleas Scarcity of food, water and fuel is shipping restrictions known as the Jones nations to help in a long recovery ahead on social media to see if others can give rampant. The deaths of two patients in Act to get fuel and supplies to the island. for Puerto Rico. Catholic Charities USA, Knights among Agencies Sending Aid to Puerto Rico Catholic News Service tions and relief work of Knights them- selves.” Catholic Charities USA has sent In a Sept. 26 news release, the organi- $1 million in emergency aid to Cari- zation said it donated $100,000 to Puer- tas Puerto Rico, the Catholic Charities to Rico to aid victims of Maria and an agency on the island, and the Knights of additional $100,000 to Mexico for vic- Columbus is including Puerto Rico in its tims of the earthquakes that have struck expanded emergency relief outreach to that country. areas hit hard by recent natural disasters. In addition to financial support, it said When Hurricane Maria made land- many Knights have helped to rescue fall in Puerto Rico Sept. 20, its 155-mph stranded neighbors and provide assis- winds knocked out electricity to the en- tance, which has included the distribu- CNS/CARLOS GARCIA RAWLINS, REUTERS tire island, leaving its 3.4 million people tion of more than $720,000 in food, wa- Displaced people fill containers with water Sept. 26 in Canovanas, Puerto Rico, in the dark. As of the end of September, ter and other necessities. in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. The Knights of Columbus and other agencies most of the island remained without “Charity has always been the defin- announced they are sending aid to Puerto Rico, which is on the brink of a humani- power. The situation could last up to six ing characteristic of the Knights of Co- tarian crisis. months, officials said. lumbus, and people – both those in dis- “There’s a humanitarian emergency here in Puerto Rico. This is an event tress and those who want to help – have without precedent,” Puerto Rico Gov. placed a great deal of trust in us,” said Ricardo Rossello said in a statement. He Knights’ CEO Carl Anderson. “The out- has called for additional assistance from pouring of generosity to our appeal by Thank You the U.S. government as residents deal our members and others has been great- with not just the loss of power but a lack ly appreciated.” of drinkable water, fuel and numerous Dominican Sister Donna Markham, for Your Donations to Hurricane necessities. CEO of Catholic Charities USA, is mak- Funds from Catholic Charities USA ing plans to go to Puerto Rico as soon as Emergency Collections will assist Caritas Puerto Rico as it be- it is possible, according to the agency. gins the work of recovery, a spokes- Brock Long, administrator of the Fed- The Diocese of Harrisburg extends its gratitude for the generous woman for the agency told Catholic eral Emergency Management Agency, donations that the people of the parishes donated to the special News Service Sept. 27. The Alexandria, told reporters Sept. 26 that that badly Collections for Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma Relief Va.-based national network of Catholic damaged airports and seaports are mak- Charities agencies collected the money ing it difficult to get aid and personnel to that were taken up in recent weeks. The total amount collected from thousands of donors across the Puerto Rico. for Hurricane Harvey Relief was 700,087.55. Parishes are still United States in response to damage Long said 16 Navy and Coast Guard reporting their figures for the collection for Hurricane Irma, and done by hurricanes Harvey, Irma and ships were currently in the waters around that number will be announced one it is totaled. Thank you Maria. the island and that thousands more U.S. The Knights of Columbus, based in military personnel and 10 more ships for your prayerful and financial support of the victims of these New Haven, Conn., has raised more have been dispatched to offer help, in- disasters. than $2.8 million as part of an ongoing cluding a Navy hospital ship, the USS national appeal “that builds on the dona- Comfort. The 12 - Catholic Witness • October 13, 2017 York Catholic, Lourdes and Trinity Play Great Golf in Dry Conditions at District Championships

By Chris Heisey wine Heights of Berks County in Class AA. The Catholic Witness Trinity came in fourth with a score of 364. In the individual championships played Given that south central Pennsylvania several days later in the same conditions, had gone more than three weeks without individuals competed in a two-day, 36-hole any measurable rain, the District 3 PIAA competition. Trinity’s Anthony DeFrank golf championships, played at Briarwood posted an 11-over par total to place second. Golf Club in West York, offered players Not a long hitter by any stretch, DeFrank challenges often more prevalent in sum- is super accurate off the tee and quite able mer than autumn. Firm, fast fairways evens around the greens to get up and down for the field between long ball hitters and those par. who hit it much shorter, since all now have York Catholic’s Jon Giambalvo and Lan- shorter approach shots into the greens. The caster Catholic’s R.J. Van Tash finished in finesse player and shot maker can have a 9th place, just missing a qualifying spot in distinct advantage when the ground goes the PIAA state tournament by two strokes. dry. It takes more brains than brawn to play In the District 4 championships, Our when it’s parched. Lady of Lourdes Regional School’s Evan The district team championships are a Salamone and Selina Albert continued their one-day, 18-hole competition, with five- great seasons by each winning Class AA sil- player teams competing for a total team ver medals in the 36-hole championships, score to determine a winner. In warm, which were played in Williamsport. Both windy conditions, the Fighting Irish of York players move on to PIAA state regional play CHRIS HEISEY, THE CATHOLIC WITNESS Catholic came in second with a team score to be played at Golden Oaks Golf Club near Trinity’s Anthony DeFrank lines up a slick, downhill, 8-foot left to righter, which he of 354, eight shots behind winner Brandy- Reading on Oct. 16. drained.

York Catholic’s Jon Giambalvo strikes a long iron on the par-3 eighth hole.

Trinity’s Jack Penwell holds the finish on an into-the-wind iron shot.

HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETES Diocese of Harrisburg ROSARY RALLY led by Bishop Ronald Gainer For ALL High School Sports Teams, Athletes, and Coaches for All Seasons COACHES: Please Bring Your Whole Team! PLAYERS/STUDENT-ATHLETES: Show Your Team Spirit By Wearing Your Game Jersey Or Sweats PLAYERS: Show Your School Spirit, Wear Your Game Jersey High School CYO Players and Coaches also Welcome! Parents & Families Welcome! MONDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2017 6:00pm – 7:00pm FOLLOWED BY LIGHT SNACKS Finestra Hall (Bishop McDevitt Auditorium) Russ McPaul, York Catholic’s number two player, rolls a putt on the seventh hole. The October 13, 2017 • Catholic Witness - 13

Retrouvaille Craft Shows and Bazaars (Announcements of parish and school craft cafeteria. Grandma’s Attic Treasures, shows and holiday bazaars can be sent via flea market, baked goods, jewelry, crafts, A Lifeline for Marriages e-mail to communications@hbgdiocese. religious items, Christmas decorations, org. A listing of craft shows and bazaars toys, and chances to win baskets of unique Is there stress in your marriage? throughout the diocese will also be posted gifts will be sold. Breakfast and lunch will online at www.hbgdiocese.org.) be available. The Annunciation Women of Mercy The Annual St. Joseph Parish Holiday Retrouvaille is a program for married and Joy are sponsoring the parish Bazaar will be held Nov. 11, 2017 at the couples who feel bored, disillusioned, Christmas bazaar on Nov. 4 from 8 a.m.-2 Parish Social Center, Hanover, from 8 a.m.- frustrated or angry in their p.m. in the hall at St. Teresa of Calcutta 3 p.m. Over 60 vendors will be offering marriage. Some experience School’s McSherrystown campus. Lots of goods for your holiday shopping. coldness. Others experience conflict chance items, outdoor wood decorations, Assumption of the Blessed Virgin handmade crafts, decorated wreaths and in their relationship. Most don’t know Mary Parish’s Council of Catholic trees, baked goods, silent auction and fall Women in Lebanon will hold their annual how to change the situation or even items. Breakfast and lunch served, and Christmas bazaar Oct. 28 from 8 a.m.- communicate with their spouse about it. soup will be available for take-out. 2 p.m. in the parish center. Homemade Our Lady Help of Christians Parish Christmas items in the craft booth, assorted Retrouvaille has helped tens of thousands Council of Catholic Women in Lykens baked goods, including cakes, cookies, of couples experiencing difficulties in their is holding its annual Christmas Bazaar on pies, cream puffs, etc. Beautiful gift marriage. In the Diocese of Harrisburg, the Nov. 4 from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. at Our Lady’s baskets to purchase. Wonderful jewelry, Parish Hall. Come join us for great food, and on the menu: breakfast casseroles, hot program is under the auspices of the Office of Family chance stands, jewelry, crafts, games for and Respect Life Ministries. dogs & sauerkraut, chicken noodle soup, the children, and a baked goods sale. chili, mac & cheese, fried rice, spring Corpus Christi Parish in rolls, sodas. Take chances on a number of For confidential information about the program, Chambersburg Holiday Craft Fair, items, and come and browse through the or to register for a Retrouvaille weekend January 12-14 sponsored by the Corpus Christi Council delightful bazaar items. in Mechanicsburg, call 1-800-470-2230 of Catholic Women, will be held Nov. 4 The annual Christmas Bazaar at from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Corpus Christi or visit www.HelpOurMarriage.com. St. James Parish in Lititz will take Parish Center. There are 26 vendors with a place Nov. 17 from 4-8 p.m. and Nov. 18 variety of unique, hand sewn items, crafts, from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. There is no admission jewelry, home decor, baked goods, A&B fee. In addition to beautiful crafts, wreaths, Religious Shop and much more. Enjoy a floral arrangements and knitted items, there delicious breakfast sandwich, warm lunch will be fun activities for people of all ages, and a decadent dessert from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. including a white elephant sale, children’s Our Lady of For more information, contact Kathy at workshop and pictures with Santa, bake 717-352-7354. sale, basket raffle, silent auction, 25 cent Fatima St. Ann Byzantine Catholic Parish in bingo, fish bowl and a raffle drawing Workshop Harrisburg will hold a craft show on Nov. for fabulous prizes. St. James Café will 4 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in the parish center. be open Friday evening with a delicious for American Table spaces are available. Food will be menu from 4-8 p.m. Saturday’s menu available that day, along with free samples includes light breakfast options, our of homemade baked goods made by the Heritage Girls famous soups, sandwiches, homemade Byzantine Carmelite Nuns from Sugarloaf, pierogies and salads for lunch from 10:30 Pa. Frozen kielbasa and perohi will also be and Girl Scouts a.m.-1 p.m. Our popular ham/turkey available for sale. The event is sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. Contact Chris dinner takes place Saturday from 5-7 at 717-919-3910 after 5 p.m. for more info, p.m. Tickets available at dinner only. For November 4 from 2-4 p.m. more information, call the parish office at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, Mechanicsburg or visit www.stannbyz.org. St. Francis Xavier Parish in Gettysburg 717-626-5580. St. Anthony of Padua Parish in th will hold its Gift Fair and Holiday Bazaar on Celebrate the 100 anniversary of the apparitions of the nd Nov. 11 from 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at Xavier Lancaster will hold its 32 annual Virgin Mary to the young children of Fatima, Portugal. Center, 465 Table Rock Road. Local Christmas Bazaar on Veterans Day, Nov. vendors and artisans. Fair Trade items, 11, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., with complimentary All American Heritage Girls and Girl Scouts are invited holiday gifts, baked goods and more. Free coffee and donuts for all active military to take part in the workshop to learn about Our Lady of drawing for veterans, door prizes, bucket members and veterans. A special craft this year is a recipe file with one-of-a-kind Fatima and the Miracle of the Sun. The workshop will raffles, and multi-item raffle. Café offering recipes from St. Anthony’s parishioners, include a scavenger hunt, a service project and a snack. breakfast and lunch items. Free Admission. Call 717-334-0333 or visit www.sfxpccw.org. some “in memory of” special people. The St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Hanover theme of the bazaar is Christmas in the The workshop is presented by the will hold its Christmas bazaar on Nov. 4 City, and the cookbook resembles a historic Diocese of Harrisburg’s Office from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. in the gym. Shop more street light of black wrought iron. Baked of Youth and Young Adult Ministry. than 30 vendors. There will be a bake sale, goods table, donated by St. Anthony’s Cost is $7 per girl. a raffle room, and the kitchen will be open parishioners, includes homemade breads, jams, jellies, pies, cakes, cookies, candy, Register online at www.hbgdiocese.org. for breakfast items. Event sponsored by St. Vincent’s Knights of Columbus. chocolates and more. Jewelry table features St. Benedict the Abbot Parish in bangles and all the baubles imaginable for Lebanon will hold its annual Winter just a few dollars. Raffle items are valued Bazaar Nov. 11 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at a minimum $50. Raffle will be drawn Something for everyone: homemade candy, at 2 p.m. For $1, take a chance on a Bath variety of foods, homemade soups, baked & Body basket with gift card, opening goods, crafts and theme baskets. For more night tickets to the Fulton’s “A Christmas information, call Midge at 717-269-0785. Story,” a child’s Baptismal set, flat screen The Columbiettes, St. Joseph’s TV, wireless printer, jewelry cabinet, scarf/ Auxiliary 12788, is hosting their 5th necklace/earrings set, corner display case, Annual Christmas Fest Nov. 18 at the St. homemade Italian dinner, Vera Bradley Joseph Parish Life & Education Center, bag and wallet, Dickens village, Nativity Mechanicsburg, from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. set and gift cards to local restaurants. A Breakfast and lunch will be available. demonstration and lesson on how to make There will be over 50 vendors, a silent a Moravian star for Christmas trees and auction, Scholastic Book Fair, musical packages also takes place throughout the performances, children’s games and a visit day. Much more is offered: wreath and from St. Nicholas! There will also be free garden, trim-a-tree, crafts, religious items, COURTESY OF SHANNON HALLISEY gift card giveaways throughout the day. gift shop, children’s crafts, and gift baskets. The third-grade class at St. Joseph School in Dallastown dressed as St. Francis and St. Clare of Assisi as part of their celebration The St. Joan of Arc Council of Food will be offered throughout, including of the Feast of St. Francis Oct. 4. During the celebration, Fa- Catholic Women in Hershey will be authentic Vietnamese eggrolls and a variety ther Jonathan Sawicki, pastor of Immaculate Conception of the holding their annual Christmas Bazaar on of soups and sandwiches. Contact Livia Blessed Virgin Mary Parish in York, offered a blessing of animals. Nov. 11 from 8 a .m.-2 p.m. in the school Riley, 717-299-6617, for information. The 14 - Catholic Witness • October 13, 2017

A Day of Renewal – of Exhortation and Challenge By Lynne M. Huddleston The names of the following de- Seton: Hilda Cline, Nomand Malo; St. Special to The Witness ceased persons have been submitted Joseph: Bonnie Bach. by their parishes. Please remember MIDDLETOWN – Seven Sorrows BVM: On Saturday, Sept. 16, approxi- in your prayers the happy repose of Mary Ann Bihl, Virginia Costlow. mately 160 charismatic Catholics these recently departed souls and the MILLERSBURG – Queen of Peace: Truman converged on the Cardinal Keeler Kobel, Leszek Kulczyk, Sharon Voterro. consolation of their loved ones. Center in Harrisburg for the annual MILLERSVILLE – St. Philip the Apostle: Day of Renewal to celebrate the BERWICK – Immaculate Conception BVM: Edward Bross, Paul A. Miller, Andrea Jubilee anniversary of the Catholic Christine Blake. Tontodonati. Charismatic Renewal (CCR) with BLOOMSBURG – St. Columba: Lorraine MOUNT CARMEL – Divine Redeemer: the theme The Holy Spirit – Foun- M. Drosdick, Charles L. “Luke” Hinkel III. Wayne M. Brokenshire, Albert F. Corbacio, tain of Grace. CAMP HILL – Good Shepherd: Theodore Thelma G. Pieri; Our Lady: Cecelia Ayres, Father Francis Karwacki, dioc- Pesarchick. David Jepko, Judith Lucas, Virginia Reilly, esan liaison, read a welcome let- Edward Shebelski. CHAMBERSBURG – Corpus Christi: ter from Bishop Ronald Gainer, in Eva Jane (Nebrasky) Balint, Kyle Renato NEW CUMBERLAND – St. Theresa: which he acknowledged the past 50 Chiaverini, Jeanne Maxine (Thomas) Roberta D’Agostino, Thomas Noppenberger, years of the Renewal, encouraging Giltinan, John David Giorgini. Felice Torchia. continued reliance on the ever-flow- CONEWAGO – Sacred Heart of Jesus: PALMYRA – Holy Spirit: Dorothy Laconis, ing graces of the Holy Spirit into the Regina C. “Jeannie” Murren. William D. Levine. future, and taking time each day for DANVILLE – St. Joseph: Elizabeth QUARRYVILLE – St. Catherine of Siena: reflection so as to “have life more Shepulski. George Petock. abundantly.” GETTYSBURG – St. Francis Xavier: Julia SHAMOKIN – Mother Cabrini: Carmela Keynote speaker, Father Bill Cos- Mallette. Catino, George E. Jones, Emilie Kanaskie, grove, CCR, liaison for the Arch- COURTESY OF DR. CAROL HOUGHTON Robert Long, Daniel Orner, Mary Santor, HANOVER – St. Vincent de Paul: Dr. diocese of New York, opened his morning presentation with a visual detailing Lillian Stark, Rose Vivino, Joseph Yanchuck. Alvaro Alandete, Edgar S. Kuhn, Julio of the “water flowing beneath the threshold of the temple toward the east …” Palomino. SUNBURY – St. Monica: Francesca from Ezekiel Chapter 47, portraying it as waters of Baptism in the Church. Gesumaria, Estelle Gulick. HARRISBURG – Holy Name of Jesus: This water formed an increasingly deep river that God measured off in sections Peter McHale, Jr., Stephen Pendergast; St. WAYNESBORO – St. Andrew: Dorothy B. for Ezekiel to walk through, first ankle-deep, then waist-deep, and, finally, (Bowling) Willhide. Catherine Labouré: Mary (Trudy) Hatfield; swimming-deep. St. Francis of Assisi: Ermelinda Hernandez, YORK – St. Rose of Lima: Margaret Dooley, Thomas Kuhn. Father Cosgrove interpreted this on a personal level for us as our own con- Trottie Mundy, Sandra Vazquez. version to Jesus, to community and as evangelizers. Those familiar with the KULPMONT – Holy Angels: Frank M. Scripture passage know that, as the river continues, God points to it as a source Zyskoski, Jr. of life with its many fruit trees and fish, that it is a source of food and medicine. LANCASTER – St. John Neumann: How fitting when Pope Francis tells us to go after the marginalized, to be the Martha Bortzfield; St. Joseph: Helen M. “field hospital!” Anderson, Jacqueline Marie Carr, Eugene C. Father Cosgrove challenged those gathered to explore new methods of evan- Darrenkamp, James J. Gasson, Florence G. Please pray for the following gelization as they are being called out of our comfort zone to be fishers of men, Hatfield, Robert L. Henkel, George Kennett, clergy who died in October during growing from crawling, to walking, to running. Reminding us that Einstein’s Jr., Josephine E. McDonald, Donald J. Mohr, Jr., Mary Ann Smith, Rosemary Steffish. the past 25 years: definition of crazy was to do same thing over and over and expect different LEBANON – Assumption BVM: Mary Ann Father Walter Halaburda, 2000 results, and that our culture offers diversion and avoidance, Father Cosgrove Thornton; St. Cecilia: Joyce Pete. Father Edward J. Barrett, 2001 encouraged the crowd to “think like a fish” that wants to avoid capture, to “go deep,” get them on the hook, persevere, wear them out, and reel them in. LITTLESTOWN – St. Aloysius: John Father John Suknaic, 2004 Constantino, Sophey Constantino. Returning to Scripture for his afternoon presentation, Father Cosgrove em- Father Bernard Quinn, 2006 MARYSVILLE – Our Lady of Good phasized this trust in God as Peter’s in John 21:1-14, when he obeyed Jesus Counsel: Debbie Deibler. Deacon Edwin Fitzpatrick, 2008 and put out his net “on the other side of the boat.” Peter trusted Jesus even MCSHERRYSTOWN – Annunciation Father Stephen Sheetz, 2009 though fishing was not his expertise, and, in doing so, Peter became a “fisher BVM: Gladys Funk, Jane A. Noel, Joseph Father Kevin Kayda, 2013 of men.” Father Karwacki reminded the gathering that Father Cosgrove stated that the B. Price, Yvonne A. Swartzbaugh, George F. Father Andrew J. Fontanella, 2014 Weaver. task of the institutional Church is to discern the movements of the Holy Spirit MECHANICSBURG – St. Elizabeth Ann Msgr. Vincent Topper, 2016. in the renewal movements occurring in the Church, and to encourage those that are discerned to be valid movements by fostering their growth. He also stat- ed that the United States Bishops, in 1969, through a committee, encouraged priests to shepherd the Charismatic Prayer Groups in their parishes. As Father Cosgrove reflected on the growth of the Charismatic Renewal throughout the Diocese of Harrisburg world in these past 50 years, he discerned that, as Jesus told St. Peter to take his boat out into the deep waters and lower his net, the Lord is calling the Charis- matic Renewal to go out into the “deep” of the “New Evangelization” which GRAND ULTREYA Pope St. John Paul has called us to by using new methods and being open to new ways of evangelization as the Holy Spirit leads us in that call. Saturday, October 28th, 2017 Sharing in the Jubilee anniversary milestone with their 50th year of marriage were Jim and Teresa Heller, from St. Joan of Arc Parish in Hershey, who were 9:00am till 3:00pm gift bearers at Mass. Father Cosgrove concluded the day with a Healing Service, praying for well- Cardinal Keeler Center ness of body, mind and spirit to go forth refreshed for our mission as fishers of men. 4800 Union Deposit Road Under the leadership of Mary Ann Campion, the diocesan Catholic Charis- matic Renewal service team meets on a regular basis to prepare for events such as Harrisburg, Pa 17111 the Day of Renewal and a winter workshop, as well as to keep abreast of region- al, national and global events. Anyone wishing to assist with upcoming events is welcome to contact the team on our website at http://aliveinthespirit.net/. (Lynne Huddleston is a member of the diocesan Catholic Charismatic Renewal To Register service team.) Contact: Phil Talarico Suggested Donation Email: [email protected] $15.00 Phone: 717-756-4966 Address: 2227 Canterberry Dr Mechanicsburg, Pa 17055

Holy Sacrifice of the Mass - 9:15am Main Celebrant - Bishop Ronald Gainer Con-Celebrant - Fr. William Weary

COURTESY OF MARY SNYDER The October 13, 2017 • Catholic Witness - 15

prior to the event, or throughout the next few weeks at the par- ish office, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. daily. Lancaster Catholic High School’s Fine and Preforming Arts Concert and Lecture Series will be hosting a night of spooky fun on Oct. 31 at 7:30 p.m. in the Old Main Auditorium, featuring the following graceful and Compiled by Jen Reed uted to students who don’t have winter coats and to Lebanon ghoulish works in G minor and major: Chaconne by Vitale, (A list of holiday bazaars and County Head Start for any children who may need coats. Sonata in G op 45 by Grieg, and many others. Admission is craft shows can be found on page 13.) Coats can be given to any girls’ basketball player, Coach Patti free, but donations will be accepted. For more information, Hower or dropped off in the Lebanon Catholic School main contact Tony Brill at 717-509-0310 or [email protected]. office. Spiritual Offerings Lancaster Catholic High School will hold Jesus, I Trust in You! Why you need to Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in Cornwall to honor those men and Oct. 18 and 25 and Nov. its Pillars of Truth Banquet know God’s message of Mercy! Join us for an Evening continues its fish dinners women who have dedicated their lives to the service of the 1 from 4-7 p.m. Dinners include baked haddock or fried cod, of Divine Mercy Oct. 24 at 7 p.m., St. Rose of Lima Church, Church as priests, deacons, sisters and brothers. Come join York. Featured speaker will be Father David W. Gunter, MIC, baked or fried potatoes, applesauce or coleslaw, a roll and Bernie’s Bakers’ famous homemade desserts with coffee our Lancaster Catholic High School Community on Nov. 10 at located at the National Shrine of the Divine Mercy in Stock- 6 p.m. in the Berger Gym. The evening will include a cocktail bridge, Mass. The Divine Mercy presentation will be followed or tea for only $9. Children under 12 can eat a real chicken hour, dinner, dessert, live jazz music and will conclude with a by a healing service. For information, contact Joe Bankowski at tender and fries dinner for only $2. special ceremony. RSVP to the Advancement Office at 717- 717-308-7245. The Little Flower Seniors Club of St. The- 509-0315. There is a $20 admission fee to attend this event. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass and Stations of the resa Parish in New Cumberland is offering a trip to

Cross for Seniors, hosted by the St. Margaret Mary Alacoque Paradise, Pa., for a Christmas play at Rainbow Comedy Play- Lancaster Catholic High School’s Annual Golden Years Club, will be held at noon Oct. 30 at St. Margaret house on Dec. 6 to see “Guess Who’s Coming to Christmas. Open House will be held on Oct. 29 starting at 1 p.m. Mary Church in Harrisburg. The Golden Years Club welcomes Cost of $70 includes transportation, lunch and gratuities. This is the chance for parents and potential students to explore Most Rev. Ronald W. Gainer, D.D., J.C.L., Bishop of Harrisburg, RSVP deadline is Nov. 12. Call 717-774-6783 or 717-774- Lancaster Catholic, discover the mission and meet teachers, as the main celebrant. This event is open to all seniors in our 5671. faculty and current Crusaders. For more information about the parish and to all seniors in the Diocese of Harrisburg. If you are St. Andrew’s Council of Catholic Women in Open House, visit lchsyes.org. interested in assisting with this event, please call Beth, Presi- Waynesboro will sponsor an American Girl Doll/Lego/Cash The Essence of Joy Alumni Singers from dent of the Golden Years Club, at 717-234-8764. bingo Oct. 22 at the Knights of Columbus, 42 West Second Penn State University will present a concert at St. The- A public square Rosary will be prayed at noon on St., Waynesboro. Doors open at 11:30 a.m., and bingo starts resa Church in New Cumberland Oct. 15. This world-renowned the square in New Oxford in observation of the 100th anniver- at 1 p.m. Tickets are $18 and are available at the parish office, choir, under the direction of Dr. Anthony Leach, its founder, has sary of the apparitions at Fatima and to pray for our families, 717-762-1914, ext. 5. A portion of the proceeds will benefit St. performed extensively throughout the country and in Belgium, our country, and reparations for sins. Bring your own Rosary. Andrew Parish family children. Luxembourg and France. The choir’s mission is to learn, The group will be in the circle on Route 30, please come and fill St. Cecilia Parish in Lebanon will host Big present, and promote African and African-American sacred the square for Our Lady and pray the Rosary. For information Bingo on Oct. 15 in the parish center on State Drive. Doors and secular music in an effort to entertain, inspire, affirm and contact Tom Sheaffer at 717-632-8627. and kitchen open at 11 a.m. There will be 24 big cash games, unify the worldwide community. This is the third in a series of Mass with prayers for healing will be celebrated as well as a 50/50 and a jackpot game. Tickets are $25. For concerts brought by the Concert Series Committee of St. The- by Father Dwight Schlaline on Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. at St. Theresa questions, call Bob at 717-273-9488. resa’s. A free-will offering will be accepted to help defray costs. Church in New Cumberland. The Mass is sponsored by the Pil- St. Cecilia Parish’s Holy Name Society in The Silence of Mary Home, a Christian family grims of Praise and Life in the Spirit prayer groups. For informa- Lebanon will host a ready-to-eat Boston butt sale Oct. 28. home for God’s abandoned or neglected people of all ages in tion, call Mary Ann at 717-564-7709 or Loretta at 717-737-7551. Slow roasted over charcoal, 7 to 9 lbs. Pick up between 9 the Allison Hill section of Harrisburg, will hold its 11th annual A commemoration of the 100th anniversary of a.m.-1 p.m. in the parish parking lot. Cost is $30, preorders gala, “Feeding the Multitude,” on Nov. 18 at the Sheraton the apparitions at Fatima will take place Oct. 14 at 11:30 with payment required by Oct. 20. Tickets available from any Harrisburg Hershey Hotel beginning at 5:30 p.m. Individual a.m. with the recitation of the Rosary at Front and State streets Holy Name Society member, or at the parish office. For ques- tickets are $95 per person. If you have questions or would like in Harrisburg. Participants will assemble at St. Lawrence Church tions, call Bill at 717-273-1233. to attend the event, call the office at 717-737-4107 or e-mail and process to Front Street. Following the Rosary, participants A Monte Carlo Night to benefit St. Margaret [email protected]. To learn more about the will proceed back to St. Lawrence Church, with honor guards Mary School in Harrisburg will be held Oct. 28 from Silence of Mary, visit our website at www.thesilenceofmary.org. and a statue of Our Lady of Fatima. A short talk will precede the 7-10:30 p.m. at Bishop McDevitt High School. Casino-style A spaghetti dinner will be held at Mary, Gate Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary, followed by Benediction. For gaming for fabulous prizes, as well as a bingo room, piano of Heaven Parish in Myerstown on Oct. 21. Take-outs additional information, call Robert Charlton at 717-761-7228. In lounge, and World Series watching. All activities plus snacks, available from 11 a.m.-4 p.m., and dine-in from 4-7 p.m. Cost case of inclement weather, the Rosary and Benediction will take beer, wine and soft drinks included in the price of admission. of $8 includes spaghetti w/meat sauce, salad, bread place at St. Lawrence Church. Tickets can be purchased at smmmcn.myevent.com or by and Jello. Bake sale items will be available for contacting Mike and Annamarie Fazzolari at amfazz@gmail. purchase as well. com. Tickets are $40 prior to the event and $50 at the door. Pilgrimages and Retreats Knights of Columbus Council 3625 of will be held Oct. 21 begin- Weekend retreat at the Malvern Retreat The Lititz 5K for Life will hold an ning at St. James Church. Runners and walkers are welcome. Prince of Peace Parish in Steelton House in Chester County. On Oct, 20 to 22, a weekend retreat Oktoberfest event on Oct. 28 from 5-8:30 p.m. in the parish Registration will be at 7 a.m., and the 5K will begin at 8 a.m. is available for men from the Harrisburg Diocese at St. Joseph- center. We will be serving an abundance of delicious foods with in-the-Hills retreat house in Malvern, Pa. This is one of the finest For information and online registration, visit www.pretzelci- tysports.com. Proceeds will benefit 3 pro-life ministries: A entertainment by the “Polka Quads.” Raffles, basket raffle and retreat centers in the nation, located on a 125-acre wooded much, much more will be available for your pleasure and enjoy- estate. A variety of spiritual exercises to choose from, including Woman’s Concern, Family of Restorative Ministries, and North ment. Call any Knight or the Parish Office at 717-985-1330 to private Adoration, and wonderful grounds for just taking time Star Initiative. Prizes will be awarded to top runners in men’s, purchase your tickets. The Oktoberfest tickets are available for to reflect and reconnect with the Lord. For details, visit www. women’s and kid’s age groups. $25, which includes buffet dinner, desserts and beverages. malvernretreat.com. More information is available from Rich St. Teresa of Calcutta School will be hosting a Kirkpatrick by emailing [email protected]. Fall Open House for prospective students on Nov. 19 from 11 The National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann a.m.-1 p.m. All are invited to take a tour of our school, meet Seton in Emmitsburg, Md., will hold “Back from the Education & Enrichment with our administration and learn more about all that we have Dead Cemetery Walks” Oct. 20, 21, 27 and 28 at the shrine. A Morning of Hope & Healing for mothers to offer, including our excellence with STEM education. A light Saints, martyrs and others come to life in the historic cemetery, who have lost babies will be held Nov. 4 from 9 a.m.- lunch will be served. R.S.V.P. appreciated, but not required. sharing the stories of their lives. The Shrine is holding the noon at St. Joseph Church in York. Gather in the St. Pio Room To R.S.V.P, call 717-637-3135. For more information, visit our walks in partnership with Mount St. Mary’s Campus Ministry with other mothers to share stories of loss through miscarriage, website at www.stck8school.org. The Conewago Campus Office. Due to the nature of this event, it is recommended for stillbirth or infant death, and to remember the precious lives that (Kindergarten-3rd Grade) is located at 55 Basilica Drive, Ha- ages 14 and up. Groups are highly welcome, however advance ended too soon but who are forever in our hearts. The morning nover. The McSherrystown Campus (4th-8th Grade) is located reservations are strongly encouraged, especially for groups concludes in the Divine Mercy Chapel with a Remembrance at 316 North Street, McSherrystown. of 10 or more. Registration for individuals and small groups Service to pray and entrust these little ones to the eternal care St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Hanover will hold occurs at the event itself. A contribution of $5 per person is col- of the Father. (Dads, friends, grandmothers, etc., are welcome an Autumn Harvest Dance on Oct. 28 from 6:30-10:30 p.m. in lected before the walk begins. The walks are held rain or shine, too) RSVP by Oct. 31 to Deacon Neil at [email protected] or 717- St. Vincent’s Gym. Tickets are $15. Music, fun, food and bev- and participants should dress for an evening outdoors. The first 755-7503, ext. 229. erages. Contact Joyce Smith at 717-637-0366 or Pat Hubbard walk through the cemetery begins at 6:30 p.m. Subsequent St. Francis Xavier Parish in Gettysburg will hold its at 717-521-2111. Everyone over 21 years of age welcome. walks follow every 15 minutes, with the last walk occurring at second Adult Education series on consecutive Sunday eve- The public is invited to York Catholic High 8:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.setonshrine.org and nings, Oct. 15 through Nov. 12, from 7-8:30 p.m. at the home of School’s Fall Open House on Oct. 15 from 12-2 p.m. www.backfromthedead.org, or contact Bridgett Bassler at 301- John and Sharon Knowles, 1085 Stone Jug Road, Biglerville, Prospective students and their families are welcome to tour the 447-7050 or [email protected]. PA, 17303. Dr. Owen Phalen, Church Historian at Mount St. school; talk with faculty, staff, and students; and enjoy learning A Designer Purse Bingo will take place Oct. Mary’s Seminary, will be discussing the Protestant Reforma- more about York Catholic’s exemplary academic programs for 15 at Trinity High School in Camp Hill. Doors open at 11 a.m. tion at its 500th Anniversary. The historical context, principal students in grades 7-12. To learn more, contact Ms. Heather for shopping at 15 Direct Sales vendors. Games begin at 1 players, and consequences of the reformation will be explored Hoffman, Director of Admissions and Enrollment, at 717-846- p.m. Tickets are $25 at the door, $20 in advance. 18 regular in detail. Seating space is limited, so reservations are encour- 8871, ext. 220. games and 3 specials. Designer purse prizes valued at $65 aged, and please bring a folding chair. For reservations or more York Catholic High School’s Athletic Asso- and up. Basket raffle, homemade foods, and snacks. Contact information, call 717-677-4420. ciation will host “A Patriotic Night at the Races” on Veterans’ Heather via e-mail at [email protected]. As part of the Defense of the Faith Presenta- Day, Nov. 11. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. At 6 p.m., the night Sacred Heart of Jesus School in Lancaster tion, The Order of Malta will present an evening presentation, starts with a Moment of Silence and live singing of the National will have an Open House on Oct. 22 from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. “Our Lady of Fatima, 100 Years Later,” at St. Leo the Great Anthem by YC senior athlete Catherine Tillotson. The event For information, call the school at 717-393-8433. includes 12 simulcast horse races, silent auction, raffles, rip Church in Rohrerstown on Nov. 9 after 7 p.m. Mass. Come tickets, and all-you-can-eat food and beverages with catering A fall harvest indoor flea market and bake learn about the Blessed Mother, her message, and the miracles sponsored by Holy Family and St. Francis of Assisi par- surrounding her apparitions in Fatima, Portugal, from Michael by Mission BBQ for $25. Reserved tables for 8 are available sale ishes in Harrisburg, will be held in the Holy Family Social Hall O’Neill, “The Miracle Hunter.” for $500 that includes 8 tickets and publicity the night of the event. Reserve tickets in advance by contacting Roxanne Nov. 11 from noon-4:30 p.m. Stop by to find a treasure, buy Theology on Tap of York will host Father Jonathan some baked goods and sip some apple cider and other drinks. Sawicki, pastor of Immaculate Conception BVM Parish in York, Castellanos at [email protected] or 717-846- to speak on “From the Desert to the Mountain – A Primer on 8871, ext. 211, or send your order request (quantity of tickets Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish in Marys- Consolation and Desolation in Prayer” Oct. 24 at The First and names for each) and payment (check made to YC Athletic ville will host a spaghetti dinner Nov. 9, serving from 11 Post (second floor) at 3691 E. Market Street in York. Gathering Association) to York Catholic. Dress is casual. This event is for a.m.-2 p.m., and 4-7 p.m. Eat-in or take-out. Dinners are $8 begins with a happy half hour at 7 p.m., followed by the speaker ages 21+. and include dessert. Children 6 and under are free. at 7:30, and a Q&A session. Theology on Tap is a young adult St. Catherine of Siena Parish in Quarryville ministry and evangelization outreach of the Diocese of Harris- is having their annual spaghetti dinner Oct. 21 from 5-7 p.m. burg. All young adults (20s and 30s), single, married, Catholic or The meal also includes sausage & pepper, salad bar, garlic not, are invited to attend. For information, visit www.facebook. bread, deserts and drinks. The BYOB dinner supports our SUBMISSION DEADLINE com/YorkTheology. Building and Maintenance Fund, and take-outs are available. The submission deadline for the Oct. 27 edition Immaculate Conception BVM Parish in is Wednesday, Oct. 18 at 4:30 p.m. Send typed Fundraisers & Events Berwick (aka. St. Mary’s Church) will host a Polish Pottery announcements to [email protected]. No ads, Lebanon Catholic Girls Basketball Team is Bingo on Nov. 5. Doors open at 12:30 p.m., Bingo begins at 2 organizing a “Coats for Kids” drive. Donate cleaned p.m. Twenty games, door prizes, raffles, homemade food and posters or fliers, please. (if possible) outgrown coats through Oct. 31. Coats are distrib- desserts. Tickets are $20 and may be purchased at the door The 16 - Catholic Witness • October 13, 2017 Sisters Celebrate Milestone Anniversaries Religious Sisters in the Diocese of Harrisburg who are marking milestone jubilee anniver- Bishop Ronald Gainer receives the gifts from saries this year were recognized and honored during the annual Sisters’ Jubilee celebration Adorers of the Blood of Christ Sister Leona Hunter, hosted by the Diocesan Secretariat for Clergy and Consecrated Life on Sept. 30 at the Cardinal Missionary Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Keeler Center in Harrisburg. The gathering began with a Mass celebrated by Bishop Ronald Sister Mary Ann Lawrence, and Christian Gainer, and included photos with the bishop and a luncheon for the jubilarians in attendance, Charity Sister Allan Crowder. as well as members of their congregations present for the celebration. Congratulations to This Year’s Jubilarians 20 Years Sister Mary Grace DeJoseph, DM Sister Maria Jana Polakova, SSCM Sister Mary Ann Lawrence, MSC 45 Years Sister Leona Hunter, ASC Sister Seton Marie Connolly, SSCM 65 Years Sister Barbara Sable, SSCM Sister Agatha Marie Groft, ASC 50 Years Sister Margaret Mary Smith, ASC Sister Allan Crowder, SCC Sister Loretta Marie Stevens, DM Sister Carol Schuyler, SCC Sister Joan Bourne, OCD Sister Anna Cosgrave, OSF Sister Mary Paul Kurator, SSCM Sister Anne Renee Pennino, SSCM Sister Rita Polchin, SSCM 55 Years 70 Years Sister M. Damian Aussi, DM Sister Mary Marzen, SCC Sister Mary Veronica Fregapane, OP Sister Felice Donelin, SCC Sister Joan Lundy, OCD Sister Mary Louis Schuster, SCC Sister Margaret Pender, OSF Sister M. Geraldine DiNicola, DM Sister George Ann Biscan, ASC 75 Years 60 Years Sister Mary John Goles, ASC Sister Bernadette Bergen, RSM Sister Mary Matthew Janciar, ASC Sister Elizabeth Ann Matonak, SSCM Sister Martina Reuther, SCC Sister M. Amelia Vera, DM 80 Years Sister M. Claudia Mauri, DM Sister Marion Utz, SCC CHRIS HEISEY, THE CATHOLIC WITNESS

Daughters of Our Lady of Mercy Sister Eileen Marie McGowan distributes the Sts. Cyril and Methodius Sister Maria Jana Polakova joins in singing the opening Precious Blood to Daughters of Our Lady of Mercy Sister M. Damian Aussi, a hymn during the Sisters’ Jubilee Mass. 55-year jubilarian. Diocese of Harrisburg’s A Mass Celebrating the Gifts of Annual Catechetical Conference People with Disabilities November 11 Cardinal Keeler Center, Harrisburg Most Reverend Ronald W. Gainer “Mary: Star of Evangelization, Mother and Model of Catechists” Principal Celebrant

Keynote Speaker, Joe Paprocki, DMin., Saturday, November 18, 2017 National Consultant for Faith Formation at Loyola Press, noted author and speaker 5:00 p.m. Celebrant and Homilist for Holy Mass, Bishop Ronald W. Gainer Saint Joseph Church Conference includes keynote address, more than 30 workshop 400 East Simpson Street sessions, celebration of Mass, and vendors. Mechanicsburg, PA

Registration materials will be available soon at parishes, and at A light reception will follow the Mass. To assist with planning, it www.hbgdiocese.org/cat_conference. is requested that those attending from outside Saint Joseph Parish kindly RSVP. For information, contact Saint Joseph Church is accessible to persons with physical Jim Gontis, Director of the Diocesan Office for Evangelization disabilities. A sign language interpreter and assistive listening and Catechesis, at 717-657-4804, ext. 227, devices will be available. Requests for materials in Braille, large print, or [email protected]. other accommodations and RSVPs should be made to Larry Kiley at 717-657-4804, ext. 322 or [email protected] before November 10th.